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Programmable Operation of Your Treadmill
The old motto, “no pain, no gain”, is a myth that has been overpowered by the benefits of exercising
comfortably. A great deal of this success has been promoted by the use of heart rate monitors. With the
proper use of a heart rate monitor, many people find that their choice of exercise intensity is either too high
or too low and exercise is much more enjoyable by maintaining their heart rate in the desired benefit range.
To determine the benefit range in which you wish to train, you must first determine your Maximum Heart
Rate. This can be accomplished by using the following formula: 220 - User’s Age = Maximum Heart Rate.
If you enter your age during programming of the console the console will perform this calculation
automatically. This is used for the HR control programs and also for the Heart rate bar graph After
calculating your Maximum Heart Rate, you can decide upon which goal you would like to pursue. The two
most popular reasons for, or goals of
exercise, are cardiovascular fitness
(training for the heart and lungs) and
weight control. The black columns on the
chart above represent the Maximum
Heart Rate for a person whose age is
listed at the bottom of each column. The
training heart rate, for either
cardiovascular fitness or weight loss, is
represented by two different lines that cut
diagonally through the chart. A definition
of the lines’ goal is in the bottom left-
hand corner of the chart. If your goal is
cardiovascular fitness or if it is weight
loss, it can be achieved by training at
90% or 70%, respectively, of your
Maximum Heart Rate on a schedule
approved by your physician. Consult your physician before participating in any exercise program.
With all Spirit Heart Rate Control treadmills, you may use the heart rate monitor feature without using the
Heart Rate Control program. This function can be used during manual mode or during any of the nine
different programs. The Heart Rate Control program automatically controls incline.
CAUTION!
The target value used in H-1 and H-2 programs is a suggestion only for normal, healthy individuals.
Do not exceed your limits! You may not be able to obtain your chosen target. If in question, enter a
higher age value that will set a lower target goal.
FUNCTIONS
